Question

Consider the following: 'Efforts need to be directed towards growing more such mangrove trees along the coasts'. True! But cite the reason(s) 'why' from the following.

• A. Mangrove trees can break the force of a storm.
• B. Mangrove trees are strongly enrooted.
• C. Mangrove trees absorb the energy from the cyclones.
• D. Mangrove trees helps in berthing of ship.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

Mangrove trees absorb the energy from the cyclones.

Mangrove trees can break up the force of a storm and absorb some of the energy coming from the cyclones. By doing this, they protect the coasts from cyclone damage. That is why efforts need to be directed towards growing more such mangrove trees along the coasts.